Tom Burns, a book-obsessed parent, makes the case that not owning some of your kid’s favorite books is a wonderful way to encourage them to read
One of The Truest Things I’ve Ever Read About Parenting
Comedian Ron Funches explains the striking similarities between being a parent and taking care of someone on mushrooms while on mushrooms yourself
A Dad’s Guide to the Ten Commandments of Christmas Morning
Tom Burns recounts the Ten Essential Commandments that every dad must honor on Christmas Morning.
Why “The Gift of Not Giving a Thing” Can Be Much Harder Than It Looks
Do your kids have too much stuff? Tom Burns explains why people keep giving them presents.
Why Women Don’t Need Husbands, By a Husband
Tom Burns is happily married to a woman, but he thinks Suzanne Venker’s assertion that women need husbands is complete BS.
15 Surprisingly Practical Things I’ve Learned from My Kid
Children are full of knowledge, and Tom Burns has learned some lessons.
A Month of Thankfulness: The Food!
So, this Thanksgiving, as the turkey and stuffing pass through my digestive system like water passing through a Buddhist prayer wheel, I’ll gently loosen my belt, smile at my relatives, and I will primarily be thankful for the food.
The Coolest Man in the Room: Ghostbuster Peter Venkman as Male Role Model
Tom Burns on why he wanted to be like the guy who got all the best lines.
100 Words on Love: Love is a Predatory Investment
Walking down an infinite number of stairs, in the dark, balancing on your sweaty fingertips everything of value in the world, with a “Kick Me” sign on your back.
5 Nontraditional Lullabies for Parents Who Don’t Like Lullabies
If you’re struggling to find good bedtime singing material, Tom Burns offers up five great, nontraditional choices that can definitely work as lullabies for your eye-rubbing children.
The Problem with Dominance, Submission, and Public Shaming in Airport Security Lines
The TSA demands a certain level of compliance for security reasons, but what happens when they abuse their authority?
Why Implanting a Microchip in My Daughter Should Not Be a Good Idea
Considering the women abducted as teens in Cleveland, Tom Burns schemes to control and protect his six-year-old daughter
Becoming Big Brother: Why Parents Need to Control Their Kids’ Information
It’s our job as parents to manage how the world reaches our young children and to provide context for the messages.
Major League Baseball and World Series Riots: The Making of a Lifelong Baseball Fan
Tom Burns was there with his father when his beloved Detroit Tigers won the 1984 World Series, and Detroit erupted
Why Toy Collectors Need to Share Their Toys with Their Kids
Toy collector Tom Burns breaks down by opening his collectors items and playing with his daughter
The Trouble with Princesses: The Strange Case of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman: she’s a princess AND a superhero! So why are there so few children’s books featuring Diana, Princess of the Amazons?